Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on apartments

Discounted gift cards & dining

Guest suites in UK developments

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd in Leyland seeks a part-time Care Assistant to support residents at Balshaw Court. You will work 25 hours per week at £13.26 per hour, with enhanced pay for evenings and weekends. The role is on-site at a single development, offering full training and pension benefits.

No travel between calls; the team works closely on-site to help older adults live independently and with wellbeing. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in UK health and social care role preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily tasks such as appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Assist with social activities and wellbeing routines for residents.
• Promote independence, dignity and community engagement.
• Support with individual care packages.

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Support for older adults

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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Join McCarthy & Stone as a Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Care Assistant – Balshaw Court, Leyland - One Location, Real Impact!
Part-time | 25hours per week hours
£13.26 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

Are you looking for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join McCarthy & Stone at our Balshaw Court development in Leyland and make a genuine difference every day.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• No Travel Required – Support residents in one central, modern location.
• Supportive Team – Join a dedicated, friendly care team on-site.
• Real Impact – Help older adults live independently and actively .

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting residents with daily domestic tasks like appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping
• Assisting with social activities and wellbeing routines
• Promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement
• Supporting with individual care packages

What We Offer:

• £13.26 per hour (depending on shifts)
• Fully paid training – Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care
• Company pension & life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – Mental health & wellbeing support
• Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone apartments
• Discounted gift cards and dining
• Access to guest suites in our UK developments

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred,
• Qualification: Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.
• Personality: Caring, dependable , and passionate about supporting older adults
• Location: Living within commuting distance of the development.

Why Join McCarthy & Stone?

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work, committed to career growth, teamwork, and improving the lives of older adults .

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. McCarthy & Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected , recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy & Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain .

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!